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SECTION 5 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Form 169149

Revision E

B) Hold-down Orientation

The spring wires and the fiberglass rods must
be set properly for different crop and
conditions.

b) Remove the clevis and hitch pins and

adjust the spring wire tube so that the
spring wires protrude up through the
fiberglass rods as illustrated. This will
protect the fiberglass rods from becoming
damaged by the spring wire edges.

NOTE: The purpose of the fiberglass rods
is to provide a smooth, even flow of
material under the auger and to the
combine.

Spring Wire and Fiberglass Rod Adjustment

Hold-down Clevis and Hitch Pins

NOTE: To reduce shelling in heavy swaths, it
may be necessary to rotate the spring wires
completely out of the way.

Hold-down Adjusted for Short Crops

Hold-down Adjusted for Average Crops

Hold-down Adjusted for Heavy Crops

NOTE: In some cases, if the hold-down
assembly is moved substantially the
suspension should be retuned. Rotate the
spring wires clear before continuing to operate.

ADJUSTMENT POINT

P00701

P00171

P00172

P00173

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